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as in played
to engage in activity for amusement
from sailing to snorkeling, each day we sported at a different activity offered by the beach resort
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as in danced
to play and run about happily
the millionaire's grandchildren sporting on the estate's spacious grounds
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as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
sported his flashy new car by driving it all over town
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Recent Examples of sported
Both also sported cowboy boots and hats, with Brittany choosing a black Stetson and Patrick a dark gray.
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Corey Gamble strapped on an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak to watch the Los Angeles Lakers in the Playoffs, John Krasinski donned a Bulgari Octo Roma for The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere, and Kal Penn sported a TAG Heuer Carrera on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Justin Bieber sported baggy jean shorts for his nostalgic set.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
During both Coachella weekends in the Southern California desert, some attendees sported bands wrapped around their drinks that lit up when tapped together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
But that was Minnesota’s identity that season, a year in which the Wolves sported the league’s top defensive rating.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Hadid last sported a mushroom brown hair color with lighter blonde ends in February while strutting the runway at the Ralph Lauren fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The Canucks have sported cement shoes and now sit concretely at the bottom of the standings.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Corey Gamble strapped on an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak to watch the Los Angeles Lakers in the Playoffs, John Krasinski donned a Bulgari Octo Roma for The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere, and Kal Penn sported a TAG Heuer Carrera on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Justin Bieber sported baggy jean shorts for his nostalgic set.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
During both Coachella weekends in the Southern California desert, some attendees sported bands wrapped around their drinks that lit up when tapped together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
But that was Minnesota’s identity that season, a year in which the Wolves sported the league’s top defensive rating.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Hadid last sported a mushroom brown hair color with lighter blonde ends in February while strutting the runway at the Ralph Lauren fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The Canucks have sported cement shoes and now sit concretely at the bottom of the standings.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sported
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During their time together, Snead and McVay built teams that have played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and made eight playoff appearances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The crowd went nuts because Heidenreich played for the United States Naval Academy.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The in-game festivities encouraged the crowd to cheer for Minnesota as fans danced to the continuous background music.—
PJ Green
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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In years past, heavyweights like Copenhagen’s AOC, Koks from the Faroe Islands, Reykjavík’s Dill, and Portugal’s Vistas Rui Silvestre have all danced through its doors.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Wolcott Animal Control, the dog displayed no obvious signs of trauma such as being hit by car, broken bones, gun shot wounds or other external injuries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Today, Tiny is typically displayed on ground level elsewhere in the park during Fright Fest, presumably under the watchful eyes of security cameras.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some of climbing and kayaking was recreated on sets, but Kormákur also insisted on pairing those with actual locations.—
Emily Zemler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obituary shared that McLemore was particularly passionate about creating and refining the Big Bob Gibson barbecue sauces, one of which – the white sauce – is so popular that people across the country have recreated it.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Karissa Waddick King Charles and Queen Camilla hopped off the plane at Joint Base Andrews Monday to party in the USA.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The governor also brought his dog, Gia, who hopped off her chair and wandered under the bill-signing table to investigate the newcomers.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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All art exhibited at the event will be available for sale.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The recovered artifacts will be exhibited to the public at the museum before undergoing restoration, Cornel Constantin Ilie, the interim director of the National History Museum of Romania, told the outlet.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Joao Palhinha leapt over the advertising boards to celebrate with Tottenham Hotspur’s travelling supporters.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two plainclothes officers who were driving west in an unmarked vehicle witnessed the shooting and leaped out of the car to chase the shooter on foot.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Overlooked at Toledo, Alexander flashed during the Senior Bowl practice, where he was named the National Team’s top defensive lineman.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Variety, the film's original script included one scene in which Jackson stared at himself in the mirror, capturing his gaze as police car lights flashed behind him, in 1993, just after the singer was accused of child molestation.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Sported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sported. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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